Metaldyne Looks to Sterling Commerce for Business Process Improvements; Gentran Integration Suite Helps Improve Customer Responsiveness.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 26, 2003 Metaldyne, a leading global designer and supplier of metal-based components with annual revenues of $1.5 billion, selected Sterling Commerce's Gentran Integration Suite to improve customer responsiveness by ensuring decision makers have timely access to the right information. "We were looking to centralize our EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) The electronic communication of business transactions, such as orders, confirmations and invoices, between organizations. Third parties provide EDI services that enable organizations with different equipment to connect. processes and consolidate the information from a variety of disparate ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) An integrated information system that serves all departments within an enterprise. Evolving out of the manufacturing industry, ERP implies the use of packaged software rather than proprietary software written by or for one customer. applications," said Dick Lefebvre, CIO CIO: see American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations. (Chief Information Officer) The executive officer in charge of information processing in an organization. , Metaldyne. "We also needed a solution that would be scalable to quickly extend Metaldyne's EDI business processes to any new acquisition, merger or customer." The industry's only modular business integration solution, Gentran Integration Suite can be implemented in a phased approach to address immediate requirements while providing a foundation for future integration projects. "Sterling Commerce's approach is an ideal solution for Metaldyne because the company will need to integrate new information resulting from their merger and acquisition activity, but they are not sure where or how that information will reside," said Sam Starr, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Sterling Commerce. "Gentran Integration Suite integrates and manages all business information regardless of platform or data format with a single solution." Gentran Integration Suite links information from various applications, data sources, internal users and business partners. In addition, the solution transforms and routes information based on user- defined business rules and allows for access to real-time information and consolidated business analytics. "The ability to route information based on customized business rules enabled us to improve our EDI and related business processes," said Lefebvre. "For example, we now are able to identify and quickly resolve Advanced Ship Notice (ASN (1) (Autonomous System Number) A unique identifier of an autonomous system on the Internet. Of the 65 thousand ASNs available, more than 30 thousand have been assigned to ISPs and NSPs. ISPs usually have only one ASN, but NSPs may have more than one. ) exceptions and rejections, a key business process that affects our automotive supplier rating Supplier rating (or vendor rating as it sometimes referred) is a business term used to describe the process of measuring an organizations supplier capabilities and performance. Supplier rating often forms part of an organizations supplier relationship management program. ." Poor supplier ratings can result in charges or affect a supplier's ability to bid on new business. In the past, when Metaldyne's IT department was notified of an ASN problem, the company allocated resources to determine the error and appropriate business user. Gentran Integration Suite enabled the company to identify the error field and engage the business owners immediately in the decision process by providing key information in an easy-to-understand format that can be used to update the ASN. "At first we thought of Gentran Integration Suite only as a solution that could handle our EDI, but now we know that it can streamline some of our key business information and processes," said Lefebvre. Metaldyne is looking to extend its use of Gentran Integration Suite by addressing automotive industry The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of motor vehicles. In 2006, more than 69 million motor vehicles, including cars and commercial vehicles were produced worldwide. initiatives and standards including ebXML and by providing their suppliers with a Web-based tool for easier transaction management. About Metaldyne Metaldyne is a leading global designer and supplier of metal-based components, assemblies and modules for transportation-related powertrain and chassis applications including engine, transmission/transfer case, wheel-end and suspension, axle and driveline drive·line n. See drive train. , and noise and vibration control products to the motor vehicle industry. The company serves the automotive segment through its Chassis, Driveline & Transmission, and Engine Group. Headquartered in Plymouth, Mich., Metaldyne has annual revenues of $1.5 billion. The company employs over 7,250 employees at over 50 facilities in 11 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.metaldyne.com. About Sterling Commerce Sterling Commerce, a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of SBC (1) (SBC Communications Inc., San Antonio, TX, www.sbc.com) A large, national telecommunications company that grew from a multitude of local and regional companies, including Southwestern Bell, Pacific Bell and Nevada Bell, into a single, unified brand by 2002. Communications Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :SBC), is one of the world's largest providers of business integration solutions. For Global 5000 companies and their customers, suppliers and partners, Sterling Commerce software and services help maximize business performance and improve business metrics through integration of applications, external partner systems and people. With more than 25 years of experience serving more than 30,000 customers in a vast range of industries, Sterling Commerce is a recognized pioneer in electronic commerce through its longstanding expertise in EDI. Today, as customers explore new ways to improve business performance via the Internet, Sterling Commerce continues to innovate its software and services to further the global adoption of e-commerce while offering its customers strategic solutions that leverage existing technology. For more information, visit www.sterlingcommerce.com. SBC Communications Inc. (www.sbc.com) is one of the world's leading data, voice and Internet services providers. Through its world-class networks, SBC companies provide a full range of voice, data, networking and e-business services, as well as directory advertising and publishing. A Fortune 30 company, America's leading provider of high- speed DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary Internet Access services, and one of the nation's leading Internet Service Providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. , SBC companies currently serve 58 million access lines nationwide. In addition, SBC companies own 60 percent of America's second-largest wireless company, Cingular Wireless, which serves more than 22 million wireless customers. Internationally, SBC companies have telecommunications investments in 25 countries. |
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